Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Sh'lach Shabbat Mevarchim June 29, 2024 23 Sivan 5784 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM/8:17 PM Candle Lighting 8:12 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:16 AM Latest Shacharit 9:50 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Daf Yomi 7:20 PM Code Of Jewish Law 7:20 PM Mincha 8:10 PM Havdalah 9:13 PM Shabbat Shalom The Blessings and Message of Challah The majority of this week's parsha relates to the tragic aftermath of the spies' mission to Israel. Oddly, the Torah teaches the mitzvah of Challah: giving a kohen a portion of each dough that one kneads immediately after the episode. The Torah states (15:19, 21): "It shall be that when you will eat of the bread of the Land, you shall set aside a portion for Hashem. . . From the first of your kneading you shall give a portion to Hashem, for your generations." Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik wondered why is this mitzvah taught in this parsha? Why is it not mentioned in next week's parsha of Korach together with the other produce-related, Israel dependant mitzvoth such as Terumah? Rabbi Soloveitchik explains that the commandment to separate Challah is different from Mitzvot such as Terumah and Ma'aser. The latter apply to the produce of Israel wherever the produce may be, while the former applies to dough kneaded in Israel regardless of where the wheat grew. Terumah and Ma'aser are indicative of the intrinsic holiness of Eretz Yisrael and of the blessing attributable to the land itself. Challah is different. That mitzvah is a reminder of God's blessing that rests on the efforts of the residents of Israel. (It is true that rabbinically we are obligated to separate Challah even in the Diaspora but fundamentally the mitzvah of Challah is rooted in living in Israel.) For this reason, the mitzvah of Challah belongs specifically after the episode of the Spies. The spies doubted whether God would bless their efforts in conquering the land of Israel. They questioned God's providence in their lives and whether they would be able to settle in the land of Israel. Therefore, immediately after their tragic mistake, God commands Jews for all eternity with the mitzvah of Challah as a visible reminder that God will always bless those who seek to live in the land of Israel. This message of faith is a reminder needed more than ever. We do not understand the rhythm of history, the valleys and the peaks but we can never forget God's promise of Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and may we share good news in the days ahead. Rabbi Daniel Cohen Happy Independence Day!  Please note the CAS Offices will be closed on Thursday in observance of the holiday. Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Shelach with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here. Read Dovi Siderson's weekly parsha resource click here. The Haftarah is read from Joshua 2:1-24Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here. Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here We bless the month of Taamuz. Rosh Chodesh is observed from Thursday evening through next Shabbos afternoon.The Molad will be next Shabbos, July 6th at 1:09 (10 chalakim) PM. Would you like to read the Torah or Haftarah for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking click here Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman) What is something you love about Israel (the meraglim spoke negatively about Israel and were punished)? Who makes your favorite challa (the mitzva of challa)? What is your favorite thing that is blue (techeles)? Prayers for Hostages - We Pray for the Immediate Rescue and Release   "Acheinu kol Bais Yisrael – Our brethren, the entire Jewish People" "Hanesunim bitzara u'bishivya – who are delivered into confinement and captivity" "Ha'omdim bein bayam u'vein bayabasha – whether they be on the sea or dry land" "HaMakom yiracheim aleihem viyotzi'eim mitzara li'rvacha – May the Omnipresent have mercy on them and remove them from distress to relief" "U'mei'afela li'ora – and from darkness to light" "U'mishibud lig'ula – and from subjugation to redemption" "Hashta b'agala u'viz'man kariv – now, speedily, and close at hand" Friday Night Shkiah Minyan In addition to the 7:00PM minyan, CAS has traditionally offered a shkiyah or "late" minyan option. This option can only be guaranteed with the support of the community. Every week we take a tally to see if 10 men are committed to ensure the minyan. If you are interested in attending and want updates on this minyan, please reach out to Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz to be added to the Whatsapp group. Did you know?  There is weekly mincha minyan at 613 restaurant at 1:45 PM on Monday - Friday. To join the Whats app group for updates visit click here Michael Feldstein News  click here Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Shiur Bruce Newman: Responding to Our Current Situation in Israel and Achieving Total Success Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Daniel Cohen leading a siyum on Bava Metzia with the Daf Yomi Participants Mazal Tov to Mike and Lisa Beldotti on the birth of their first grandchild, Cadence Rain, born to Tina and Anthony. Both baby and mother are doing fine, thank God! Stop by the bakery and wish a Mazal Tov or text Mike at 2035363081 to Marisa and Rabbi Moshe Kurtz on the birth of a baby girl Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Condolences to Adrienne Alexander and her family on the passing of her father, Peter Brody Z"L Thanks To Our Sponsors 7AM Kiddush: Andrea and Ari Lefkovits in honor of Ari's and his father's Dr. Albert Lefkovits birthdays and in honor of the USA and July 4th. Chapel Kiddush: co-sponsored by Joyce and Larry Haber in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Joyce's mother, Paulette Leventhal, z"l and by the Jelen family in memory of their wife and mother, Judith Jelen, (Yehudis Chena Bas Dovid) z"l on the occasion of her second Yahrtzeit Sanctuary Kiddush: Rhoda & Avi Freedberg for the commemoration of the yahrzeit of Avi's mother, Ziporah Freedberg z"l (Fayge Bunya Bat Nathan Michael) Challah: Rosalyn Sherman In blessed memory of Roz's parents, Lillian (Leah) and Harold Jacob (Tzvi Yaacov) Novick z"l and her brother Melvyn Joseph Novick (Mendel Yosef) z"l Seudat Shlishit: Daf Yomi participants in honor of the completion of the Tractate of Bava Metzia. Paid Advertisement Sign Up for these Events sign up Empower Yourself to Advocate for Israel and Fight Antisemitism Virtual Seminar Monday, July 1 - 12:00 PM CAS Announcements Moshe Shapiro's Hebrew classes have ended until the fall. LITERATURE AT LUNCH ROUNDTABLE LED BY DR. RICHARD SCHWARTZ NEXT MEETS WEDNESDAY JULY 10TH 12 PM  We kick off the summer by continuing our discussion of the concepts of Sheol (netherworld, grave) Shachas and Gehinnom with a reading of Psalm 6 This Psalm is chanted as part of the Tachanun (consolation prayer) every weekday morning. For prior podcasts on this subject, visit richardjschwartz.com. Lunch is catered by Restaurant 613. We convene In person and by Zoom. If you plan to attend in person or have any questions, pleasecontact me at rj@richardjschwartz.com. Zoom meeting ID 8784487429 Passcode 868450 . SAVE THE DATE The 55+ Group will be touring Yale University on Sunday, July 21st. We will drive up in carpools, leaving from the Synagogue parking lot no later than 9:30 am. The tour starts at 11 am from 149 Elm Street and will last 60-75 minutes. We will then eat lunch at either Claire's or Ricotta Restaurant. Afterwards, we will go to a synagogue and hear about Jewish life in New Haven. Then, one has the option to go to the Yale University Art Gallery or the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History (both are open until 5 pm) or go home. More information and details to follow in the future. The cost is estimated to be $25 to $30 per person and is close to our costs. Carpool drivers are needed. Please come and enjoy the event! Bruce Newman; bruce.newman8@gmail.com New Location Under Kosher Supervision  We are excited to announce that Sobol Acai Bowls and Beyond at 900 High Ridge Road, Stamford is now under the supervision of the Vaah HaKashrut of Fairfield County. Drop by and support them! Say Hi to Leeba Zucker who works there! Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Rabbi Eli Kohl and Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Save the Date - Cooking Demo with Ruhama Shitrit  September 19th at 7:30 pm - Q&A with Recipe Creator Ruhama Shitrit @Ruhamasfood. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Miriam Sperber (miriam.lehrer@gmail.com) or Rina Miller (grunspanr@gmail.com) Holy Habit - Food Pantry Donations  Rather than wait for a Food Drive, make it a habit each week when shopping for Shabbos to purchase kosher, non-perishable food for the Freedberg Kosher Food Pantry.Drop off at JFS or CAS Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Wednesday: 6:30/7:30 AM; Thursday: 7:00/8:30 AM; Friday: 7:15/8:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 8:15 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM/8:16 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 8:11 PM Thursday  Independence Day CAS Classes Join one of our classes. Click here for up to date schedule We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Tzvi Zev Yosef ben Chana Shulamit Sheina Feiga bat Ruvko Sheina Feiga bat Rivka Chaya Sara bat Chava Hershel Wolf ben Brucha Penina bat Sara Rema bat Etta Freidel bat Esther Chaya Shoshana bat Yehudit Nira bat Rachel Sara bat Nira Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shauna Chaya Nadav Ephraim ben Shlomit Leah Mark Emanuel ben Leah Shlomo ben Velvel Rivkah Devorah bat Channa Gittel Moisha Gedalia ben DK Nechemiah ben DK Dorit bat Ora Asher Anshel Eliezer ben Baila Miriam Rut bat Chana Abokhay Moshe ben Zoya Daniel David Yitzchak ben Shulamit Chaya bat Liba Harav Eliezer ben Chaya Uria ben Talia Miriam bat Devorah אסתר רחל bat רייזל ביילה פרידה הדסה bat פערל לאה Dov ben Pnina Nehama Miriam bat Dvora Moshe Gavriel ben Rachel Esther Cheryl Sheva bat Gittel Leah Sossie Raizel bat Sarah Fraida Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya Calev Natanel ben Sara Click here to add a name to this list We Honor Our Military Ariel Y Shani Y Tali Y Harry B Zevi M Nathan H Noam H Yehudit Sally K Oren L Nathan L Jeremy S Meni N Yaniv H Rachel W Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements United Jewish Federation's (UJF) PJ Library  will be hosting " Wacky Wednesdays" all month long in July. Formerly called "Popsicles in the Park," UJF will bring PJ Library activities (and lots of ice cold popsicles) to four community parks around Stamford, as part of Federation's summer outreach. The first program on Wednesday, July 10 (4:30-5:30pm at Harbor Point Commons Park) will also include a puppet show by UJF Community Shaliach Yoav Yaron, designed to teach children some summer- themed Hebrew words: www.ujf.org/wackywednesdays.

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